Swim in your own lane Jul 23, 2018

Pop quiz:
Pretend you’re at the gym, getting ready to lift a set of dumbbells. How does each of the following scenarios make you feel?

1) Using heavier dumbbells than ever before for your workout

2...

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My Story vs. The Truth Jul 13, 2018

I was running in our local park one day, chugging along the trails. I’m not a speedy runner, and sometimes there’s a lot of self-talk to keep myself moving. This particular day was really warm and a...

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Change of perspective Jul 06, 2018

Ever feel like you’re deeply stuck on something? It’s like you’re wading through oatmeal and despite wanting to make progress, it feels impossible. Perhaps you’re spinning in circles, wondering how ...

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100% is a breeze Jun 29, 2018

Sometimes the throwaway lines are the most valuable.

At the very end of a training class this past weekend, one of the instructors said “99% is a bitch. 100% is a breeze.”

Ain’t that the truth?!? ...

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Rockstar advice Jun 22, 2018

If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area.

Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in.

Go a little bit out of you...

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Find your template Apr 13, 2018

Want to do something new, but not sure how? There’s a template for that.

Sometimes the simplest information sounds so genius. While listening to one of my favorite podcasts (The Good Life Project) ...

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If it’s not a hell yes . . . Apr 09, 2018

I recently picked up a new mantra, one that’s made so many decisions easier for me.

This first popped up when I was fretting over a big decision to continue with an organization I’d worked with for...

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Keep moving Apr 09, 2018

You know that feeling when you fall out of a routine and you just can’t get back into it? You may tell yourself – Tomorrow. I’ll definitely do it tomorrow.

Then tomorrow becomes next week.

Next we...

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Are you waiting for ideal? Apr 09, 2018

Ever find yourself putting something off until you have more time/the planets align/you’re better rested/etc? Yep, me too.

Here’s what I remind myself when I start to settle into this trap: there’s...

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Where’s the thrill? Apr 09, 2018

Recently I gave a talk on goal setting and one of the audience members said “I love that you ask Where’s the thrill?”

It’s one of the most important questions when you’re brainstorming new goal ide...

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